The second M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (MEGI)-Type LNG carrier in the world, Oak Spirit, has been successfully delivered to Cheniere Energy. Since then, the vessel has begun her maiden voyage under the command of Captain Matthew Sumner.
The Oak Spirit joins its sister vessel, the Creole Spirit. The LNG carrier is now operating under its 5-year fee-based charter contract to Cheniere Energy, lifting volumes from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG export facility alongside the Creole Spirit.
The successful delivery from the yard and commencement of charter contracts of this vessel is an important milestone for Teekay LNG Partners (TGP). The company currently has seven more vessels of this kind in various stages of build at DSME – including the Torben Spirit. Two additional LNG MEGI newbuildings will be built at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard.
Source & Image credit: Teekay
